Subtracting can be a challenging task for many people, especially those who struggle fractions” title=”How to type fractions”>fractions-in-ascending-order” title=”How to arrange the fractions in ascending order”>with math. However, with the right approach and some practice, anyone can learn how to expressions-with-fractions” title=”How do you make expressions with fractions”>perform between fractions effortlessly.

The first step in subtracting fractions is to ensure that they have the same denominator. If the denominators are different, it is essential to find a common denominator by multiplying both the numerator and denominator of each fraction by the same number until they are equivalent. For example, let’s divide-and-multiply-fractions” title=”How to divide and multiply fractions”>subtract 1/4 from 3/8.

Step 1: Finding a common denominator.

We can achieve a common denominator of 8 by multiplying the denominator of the first fraction by 2, and the second fraction by 1, as 4 × 2 = 8 and 8 × 1= 8. Therefore, we rewrite the fractions as follows:

3/8 = (3 × 1) / (8 × 1) = 3/8

1/4 = (1 × 2) / (4 × 2) = 2/8

Step 2: Subtract the fractions.

Now that we have two fractions with the same denominator, we can perform the calculations-with-fractions” title=”How to perform calculations with fractions”>calculations-with-fractions” title=”How to perform calculations with fractions”>subtraction. To subtract fractions, we simply subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same. In our example, the subtraction would look like this:

3/8 – 2/8 = (3 – 2) / 8 = 1/8

Hence, 3/8 – 1/4 = 1/8.

It is essential to note that if the denominator cannot be found, an alternative method to subtract fractions is by expressing each fraction as a decimal number of the form, (1/2=0.5, 1/3=0.33, 1/4=0.25), then subtract them decimal subtraction. However, this method is not preferable as it involves decimal numbers and the chance of errors in the final result increases.

Furthermore, it is essential to simplify the result by reducing the fraction to its lowest possible . A fraction is in its simplest form when the numerator and denominator do not share any common factors. In our example, 1/8 is already in its simplest form.

In conclusion, subtracting fractions can seem daunting, but with some practice and the right approach, it becomes more comfortable. The key is to ensure that the fractions have the same denominator, subtract the numerators, and simplify the result by reducing it to its simplest form. Practice with various examples, and soon enough, you will become proficient in subtracting fractions.

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